Stay safe in your Dallas home with these smoke detector installation tips

Did you buy an older property only to realize that it doesn’t have enough smoke detectors or none at all? Even more recently built homes may not have a sufficient amount or in the recommend spots. If you are planning to integrate these crucial safety elements, follow our smoke detector installation tips for Dallas homes and discover why monitored detectors are preferred. 

Where to put your Dallas smoke detectors

Since becoming widespread toward the end of the 1970s, smoke detection devices have saved countless lives. Despite the clear benefit, quite a few properties either don’t have an adequate number or the components they have aren’t functional. Still debating if you really should have them? Consider that the likelihood of losing your life in a residential fire is cut by 60 percent when your home has operational smoke alarms, as documented by the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA).

Adhere to these simple smoke detector installation recommendations when placing them in your Dallas home:

• Install a smoke detector on each floor of your residence, including your cellar.
• Put them inside and on the outside of each bedroom (and other sleeping quarters).
• Hardwired devices should only be hooked up by licensed electricians.
• For the best protection, connect your smoke detectors so that if one is tripped, they all beep.
• Install them on ceilings or near the top of walls but be sure to avoid dead air spots around the corners or near the tip of a vaulted ceiling.
• Keep them away from kitchens and at least 10 feet from stoves to prevent false alarms.
• Always adhere to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Most smoke detectors last around 5 years but don’t just assume they work. Test them once a month to ensure proper function. 

Why are monitored smoke detectors a better idea?

Why not choose smoke detectors that integrate into your home’s security for improved safety? Monitored fire alarms offer the following benefits:

• You and your monitoring specialists will get instant alerts whenever an urgent event occurs. The alert will be sent to your cell phone via your home security app.
• Your smoke detector can initiate other equipment. For instance, you can shut your cooling and heating system down to decrease the spread of flames and unlatch your smart locks to aid your departure.
• Many contemporary smoke detectors feature photoelectric sensors for better safety. They can detect elevating heat levels before smoke even arrives.

Some devices are combination units that safeguard your household by sensing both fire and CO. You’ll like this multifunctional approach and the benefit of having an expert monitoring team at the ready. Dedicated monitoring specialists can get emergency help to your house more rapidly.

Take a safer approach with monitored smoke detector installation in Dallas from Vivint

Improve your home’s protection with monitored smoke detectors in Dallas from Vivint. You’ll gain access to automatic warnings, custom home automation, photoelectric sensing, and 24-hour assistance from trained specialists. Order yours today as part of an integrated home security package. Contact us at (469) 812-8953 to learn more.